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Higgins, Hopkins, McLain & Roswell, LLC The Law Firm of Higgins, Hopkins, McLain & Roswell, LLC ("HHMR") is dedicated to building a solid defense

The Law Firm of Higgins, Hopkins, McLain & Roswell, LLC ("HHMR") is highly regarded for its expertise in construction law and the litigation of construction claims.

**25 years. Countless relationships. One remarkable evening.**On October 1, 2001, Higgins, Hopkins, McLain & Roswell ope...
10/19/2026

**25 years. Countless relationships. One remarkable evening.**

On October 1, 2001, Higgins, Hopkins, McLain & Roswell opened its doors.

The idea for the firm began a few weeks earlier, when Dave Higgins, Steve Hopkins, Sheri Roswell, and David McLain gathered around a picnic table in Denver's Cheesman Park and decided to build a law firm together.

Twenty-five years later, we gathered at The Dome at AMG with current and former members of HHMR, clients, carriers, colleagues, friends, and family to celebrate everything that grew from that decision.

It was an evening of stories, laughter, gratitude, and reflection. We had the opportunity to recognize our founders, celebrate Sheri Roswell's remarkable 33-year legal career, and thank the many people who have shaped HHMR along the way.

But perhaps the most important reminder of the evening was that **a law firm is not built by its founders alone.**

It is built by the people who work there, the clients and carriers who place their trust in it, the colleagues and friends who support it, and the families who make it all possible.

We are enormously proud of our first 25 years, and even more excited about what comes next.

To everyone who has been part of HHMR's story, thank you.

**Here's to the next 25.**

You Filed a Mechanic's Lien. Then You Discovered a Mistake. Now What?Does an error in a recorded mechanic's lien mean a ...
10/19/2026

You Filed a Mechanic's Lien. Then You Discovered a Mistake. Now What?

Does an error in a recorded mechanic's lien mean a contractor loses its lien rights? Not necessarily.

In Galiant Homes, LLC v. Herlik, the Colorado Court of Appeals addressed whether contractors can reduce the amount of a recorded mechanic's lien after the statutory filing deadline has passed.

The decision offers important guidance on good-faith calculation errors, subsequent lien amendments, and protecting contractors' payment rights.

In our latest blog, Adam Hall explains the decision and its practical implications for Colorado contractors.

Read the article: https://www.hhmrlaw.com/colorado-mechanics-lien-amendments-after-filing.html

Congratulations to HHMR attorneys Steve Heisdorffer and Dave McLain on once again being named to the Colorado Super Lawy...
10/16/2026

Congratulations to HHMR attorneys Steve Heisdorffer and Dave McLain on once again being named to the Colorado Super Lawyers list for 2027!

We're proud to celebrate their continued recognition by their peers and the dedication they bring to our clients, colleagues, and Colorado's construction industry.

Well done, Steve and Dave! 👏

We’re pleased to share that Dave McLain and Kyle Wieghaus, with MC Consultants, are featured in the Fall 2026 issue of C...
10/05/2026

We’re pleased to share that Dave McLain and Kyle Wieghaus, with MC Consultants, are featured in the Fall 2026 issue of Construction Claims magazine.

Their article, “When Reason Drives Resolution,” discusses practical considerations in resolving construction claims and the importance of keeping the ultimate objective in focus throughout the process.

Congratulations to David and Kyle on the publication!

Read the article beginning on page 20:

https://736506f6.flowpaper.com/ConstructionClaimsFALL26/ =20

CONSTRUCTION CLAIMS BUILDING BETTER OUTCOMES FALL 2026 ISSUE 3 • VOLUME 11 KEEPING THE LITIGATION LIONS AT BAY MASTERING THE FREEZE PERIOD Liability, Damages, and Insurance Coverage Considerations When Payment Disputes CD Claims Collide ANDOne Company For All Your Consulting Needs GL & CD FORENSIC...

A fitting way to begin HHMR's 25th anniversary week.Law Week Colorado has profiled founding member David McLain and his ...
09/29/2026

A fitting way to begin HHMR's 25th anniversary week.

Law Week Colorado has profiled founding member David McLain and his career representing Colorado's builders and construction industry.

David's construction-law career began at Long & Jaudon in 1998, working alongside David Higgins. Three years later, Dave McLain, Dave Higgins, Steve Hopkins, and Sheri Roswell founded Higgins, Hopkins, McLain & Roswell, which opened its doors on October 1, 2001.

This Thursday, we celebrate 25 years of HHMR, and the clients, colleagues, friends, and team members who made those years possible.

Congratulations, David, and thank you to Law Week Colorado for the profile.

The Best Lawyers in America® has recognized hundreds of Colorado attorneys across dozens of practice areas in its 2027 edition. Law Week Colorado is highlighting Colorado attorneys whose firms reported […]

08/21/2026
We’re hiring!Higgins, Hopkins, McLain & Roswell is looking for litigation attorneys with 2–6 years of experience to join...
08/20/2026

We’re hiring!

Higgins, Hopkins, McLain & Roswell is looking for litigation attorneys with 2–6 years of experience to join our Denver team.

We are a Denver Business Journal Best Places to Work honoree with a collaborative culture, excellent benefits, hands-on litigation opportunities, and a path for professional growth.

If you know a talented attorney who might be a great fit for our team, please share!

https://jobs.wizehire.com/job/litigation-associates-construction-law-litigation-in-denver-co-us-ec1ed894710c2ef1

Become a Better Litigator.  Build a Career.Higgins, Hopkins, McLain & Roswell, LLC (“HHMR”), a 2026 Denver Business Journal "Best Place to Work," is a boutique litigation firm representing bu

This is what a good day's work looks like.  Last week, Ricky Nolen, Amanda Tynan, Kyle Thompson, and Tanner Davis from H...
08/18/2026

This is what a good day's work looks like. Last week, Ricky Nolen, Amanda Tynan, Kyle Thompson, and Tanner Davis from HHMR joined the Home Builders Foundation's Blitz Build to construct an accessibility ramp for Andrea.

The result was much more than a ramp.

For the first time in years, Andrea can leave her home by herself. She doesn't have to wait for someone to help her or plan her day around the barrier at her own front door.

HHMR is proud to be a continuing sponsor of Blitz Build and a supporter of the Home Builders Foundation. We're also especially proud of Ricky, Amanda, Kyle, and Tanner for rolling up their sleeves and representing our firm.

The Colorado construction industry builds homes and communities every day. Through HBF, it also comes together to build independence for people who need a little help making their homes work for them.

Read more about Andrea, Blitz Build, and why HHMR supports the Home Builders Foundation:

HHMR attorneys and staff joined the Home Builders Foundation Blitz Build to construct an accessibility ramp and help a Colorado resident regain her independence.

Who pays for the defense while everyone is still figuring out who was at fault?Colorado's traditional duty-to-defend cas...
08/14/2026

Who pays for the defense while everyone is still figuring out who was at fault?

Colorado's traditional duty-to-defend cases provide one answer. Colorado's construction anti-indemnity statute may complicate it.

The problem is that a defense is needed at the beginning of a case, while the fault that may determine permissible risk transfer often isn't known until much later.

Colorado's appellate courts have not squarely reconciled those principles.

HHMR founding member David McLain takes a closer look at this unresolved issue in our latest Colorado Construction Litigation Blog:

Colorado’s construction anti-indemnity statute creates an unresolved tension between the duty to defend now and allocating defense costs based on fault later.

07/27/2026

Could bringing a weak Colorado Consumer Protection Act ("CCPA") claim end up costing a plaintiff more than they expected?

Colorado law allows courts, in certain circumstances, to award attorneys' fees against plaintiffs who pursue CCPA claims that lack substantial justification. Our latest blog explains how the statute works, discusses the recent case law, and highlights why this issue matters to businesses, insurers, and the construction industry.

Read more:
https://www.hhmrlaw.com/colorado-attorney-fees-unsupported-ccpa-claims.html

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